Brisbane
5 QLD residential developments completing construction in 2021

Urban takes a look at five new developments in Queensland that are expected to reach completion in the coming year.
With many projects expected to reach completion over the coming year, Urban has decided to take a look at five soon-to-be-completed Developments offered in Queensland.
1. Cello, Greenslopes
Address: 5-9 Flora Street, Greenslopes QLD 4120
One-bedroom apartments from $349,000
Set for completion in May, Cello Apartments is the latest addition to Brisbane’s Greenslopes. Delivered by CS Development Group, the project offers one, two and three-bedroom residences just four kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.
Resort-style facilities, such as a swimming pool, sauna and spa, and fully equipped gym will be on offer to residents, alongside an on-site library, rooftop observation deck and boardroom.
2. Opus, Broadbeach
Address: 16-18 Chelsea Avenue, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Two-bedroom apartments from $599,900
Morris Property Group’s Opus Broadbeach project is slated for completion in mid-2021, allowing potential buyers the time to discover all this development has to offer before moving in. Located in the heart of Broadbeach, the project offers open-plan living, Smart Design and an enviable location with views over the ocean and Surfers Paradise.
Residents will have access to a two-level recreation deck, open-air pool, landscaped yoga lawn and fully equipped gym.
3. Terraces on Sandi, Oxley
Address: 46 Portal Street, Oxley QLD 4075
Three-bedroom townhomes with price available upon request
Located in Brisbane’s south-western suburb of Oxley, Terraces on Sandi provides affordable and contemporary living. Delivered by Privium Developments, the homes are slated for completion in May and are set to offer spacious two-storey designs.
The townhomes will include a private courtyard, double garage and some designs additionally boast a walkout balcony off the bedroom. Residents will be in close proximity to amenities such as childcare centres, schools, parklands, sports grounds and libraries.
4. Mali Residences, Mermaid Beach
Address: 4-6 Alexandra Avenue, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
Two-bedroom apartments from $765,000
Dankav Developments’ Mali Residences offers 55 contemporary residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, with apartments available from $765,000.
Designed by BDA Architecture, the project features a striking façade, open-plan entertaining spaces and luxury amenities. Located on the ninth floor is a range of leisure facilities, including a resort-style pool, sauna, gym and residents’ lounge.
5. Plaza Central, Maroochydore
Address: 10-18 Piki Street, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Two-bedroom apartments from $435,000
Currently under construction, Plaza Central’s first building is scheduled for completion in the last quarter of 2021, offering affordable and spacious apartments from $435,000. Developed by Pindan, the project is located within walking distance to the new Maroochydore CBD and the major retail precinct.
The Sunshine Coast development will be designed by Sprout Architects, offering a choice of two colour palettes, smart contemporary interiors and views overlooking lush greenery and the coast’s retail hub.
Article Source: www.urban.com.au

Brisbane
New apartment developments pop up in prime locations in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast

Located in the new CBD in Maroochydore, this Sunshine Coast development will offer 146 apartments in two towers.
Buyers will have the choice of two and three-bedroom configurations, along with a limited selection of penthouses, each offering sought-after views of the coastline and picturesque hinterland.
The development also encompasses six small office terraces, as well as retail and dining.
Embedded within the brand new City Centre precinct, the project is set to enjoy all the perks and amenity of the budding development hub, affording it a 90/100 walk score.
It is situated directly opposite the new town square and a two-hectare park, part of a sizeable chunk of the CBD site earmarked for open space.
Designed with investors and developers in mind, the mixed-use precinct will feature smart technology throughout, including technology-assisted parking, real-time public transport and community updates, wifi hotspots, safety systems and electric car charging stations.
Some 40 per cent of the 53-hectare site will be kept as open space, and waterways will be integrated throughout.
Market Lane itself will offer 450 square metres of ground floor retail and dining, along with a rooftop terrace on one of the towers, replete with an entertaining area and private dining room.
Other amenities available to residents will include a 25-metre resort-style pool and barbecue leisure space in the centre of the development.
The towers will also feature secure access, lifts, an above-ground car park, CCTV, and an on-site facilities manager.
Article Source: www.domain.com.au
Brisbane
First home buyers flood back into market on low rates, rising house prices

First home buyers are flooding back into the property market lured by ultra-low interest rates and government support, with two of the nation’s biggest mortgage brokers experiencing a surge in loan applications from young buyers.
AFG, a major listed wholesale broker, reported a 30 per cent annual jump in its total home loan applications in the latest quarter, as other brokers including Mortgage Choice also said they had seen sharp growth during the summer.
But while the lending surge is underway, analysts are predicting a modest rise in foreclosures as banks stop offering automatic home loan deferrals for customers thrown into financial stress by the pandemic.
AFG chief executive David Bailey said the company’s latest figures showed 22 per cent of loan applications lodged by its brokers in the latest quarter were for first home buyers, compared with the historical average of about 12 to 13 per cent of loans going to first time buyers. Mr Bailey said government incentives for first home buyers and rising prices were helping to fuel the strong demand.
“As we are starting to see clearance rates improve and prices rise across the country, people are starting to worry that they might miss out. They are probably bringing their decisions forward … to take advantage of the incentives,” Mr Bailey said in an interview on Wednesday.
Investors made up only 21 per cent of AFG’s loan applications, the lowest percentage on records going back to 2013.
Australia’s property market proved to be surprisingly resilient to shock from the pandemic, with prices rising in late 2020 after official interest rates were slashed to just 0.25 per cent and banks allowed struggling property owners to put their repayments on pause.
Mortgage Choice chief executive Susan Mitchell said over the past two months the market had been “very buoyant,” with loan applications up by 25 to 30 per cent compared with a year earlier. Ms Mitchell also noted the surge in first home buyer activity, saying these buyers accounted for almost 25 per cent of applications, up from 13 to 15 per cent normally.
“We are seeing the first home buyers back at the same level that we saw back in 2009,” she said.
Mortgage broker Homeloanexperts.com.au said inquiries since December were more than 60 per cent higher than the same period last year, also citing strong interest from first home buyers and expats returning to Australia.
Alongside government support for first home buyers, banks have also cushioned the housing market by allowing customers to pause repayments temporarily, but most borrowers will have to make their usual payments from March, when several government stimulus programs also end.
The end of all these stimulus measures and supports simultaneously could result in a small lift in foreclosures, property data analysts SQM Research managing director Louis Christopher said, but he was not concerned about a “mass forced sale event”.
“The banks have done well in managing the loan deferrals. They have shrunk from their peaks at the beginning of the pandemic,” Mr Christopher said.
“The leniency and the patience of the banks is stopping there from being any tsunami of forced sales. There will naturally be a slight increase in foreclosures [at the end of the repayment holidays] but not a severe spike,” Mr Driscoll said. “Everything last year was pointing to foreclosures and price falls but it’s just business as usual.”
Article Source: www.brisbanetimes.com.au
Brisbane
Tight rental market forces tenants to find their edge or risk losing out to competition

With vacancies rates dipping below 1% in parts of the region and a surge in demand, competition for rental properties is fierce in South East Queensland. Renters currently applying for properties are being forced to put their best foot forward to put them ahead in the eyes of landlords.
Managing Director of Solutions Property Management Laura Valenti said there had been a staggering increase in property demand over the past few months: “Demand is extremely high. In fact, I have never seen such high demand and low supply,” she said.
“We manage over 1000 properties in the greater Brisbane area and since the beginning of November 2020 our vacancy rate has been zero.”
With so few available rental properties, having an edge over other applicants is vital. While some people are offering more rent than advertised, some tenants are seeing better outcomes after completing a free, online tenancy skills course developed by the Tenancy Skills Institute.
The course was developed after extensive consultation with property managers, and covers the top four skill sets identified as crucial to a positive tenancy; communication, rights and responsibilities, maintaining a rental property and budgeting. Once complete, graduates are awarded a certificate to support future rental applications.
Tenancy Skills Institute State Manager, Mark Davidson explained tenants who complete the course will stand out from the crowd.
“Tenants who demonstrate an understanding of their rights and responsibilities, are effective communicators, budget well to pay the rent on time and maintain the property are at an advantage.
“The certificate might just make the difference on a rental application for some property managers.” said Mark.
Laura Valenti’s agency Solutions Property Management is just one of a growing number of industry supporters who agrees the course is of high value for tenants.
“It [the course certificate] would definitely put them above others who have a similar application,” said Laura.
Wendy said: “The course did me great, I found it interesting, helpful and enjoyable.
“I was finally approved for a property after completing it and moved in at the start of January.”
Article Source: www.miragenews.com
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